Annex I

NCSX WBS Dictionary

Draft B

10/4/01

NCSX WBS Dictionary

Fusion Stellarator Core Systems

WBS Element: 1 / WBS Level: 2
WBS Title: / Stellarator Core Systems
Description: / This summary-level WBS element consists of all the systems within the cryostat boundary and their associated support structures. The Fusion Stellarator Core Systems include the Plasma Facing Components (WBS 11), the Vacuum Vessel and In-Vessel Structures (WBS 12), the TF Magnets and Structures (WBS 13), the PF Magnets and Structures (WBS 14), the Cryostat (WBS 15), the Machine Support Structure (WBS 16), the Modular Coils (WBS 17), and the Trim Coils (WBS 18). Included in these elements are the necessary Research and Development (R&D) to support the design effort, all the engineering and physics design efforts starting with the preliminary design phase (Title I) and ending at first plasma, all the necessary Research and Development (R&D) and prototyping to support the design effort, and all component fabrication and assembly activities, .and all commissioning and testing within WBS 1. Once stellarator core components and assemblies have been delivered and accepted at PPPL, subsequent (on-site) assembly, installation, and testing is covered under WBS7 (Machine Assembly) and WBS9 (Preparations for Operation). Fusion Stellarator core assembly y, and installation, within the Test Cell and integrated systems testing of the entire NCSX device is are covered in WBS 7 (Machine Assembly)(Machine Assembly) and WBS 9 (Preparations for Operations).
WBS Element: 11WBS Element: 1.1.1 / WBS Level: 3WBS Level: 4
WBS Title:WBS Title: / Plasma Facing Component SystemsFirst Wall
Description:Description: / This WBS element consists of all the in-vessel systems required to absorb the heat and particle fluxes from the plasma and to effect divertor operation for neutral recycling and density control. This WBS element also includes all the in-vessel systems that serve to protect the vacuum vessel and in-vessel components from energetic particles and heat fluxes from the plasma. Sub-elements within WBS 11 include the:
·  First Wall Panels (WBS 111);
·  Support Ribs (WBS 112);
·  PFC Heating and Cooling Distribution System (WBS 113)
·  Divertor Plenum Baffles (WBS 114)
·  Divertor Plenum Pumping System (WBS 115)
·  PFC Local I&C (WBS 116)
Included in these elements are all the engineering and physics design efforts starting with the preliminary design phase (Title I) and ending at first plasma, all the necessary Research and Development (R&D) and prototyping to support the design effort, and all PFC component fabrication. Once PFC components and assemblies have been delivered and accepted at PPPL, subsequent (on-site) assembly, installation, and testing is covered under WBS7 (Machine Assembly) and WBS9 (Preparations for Operation).The first wall components protect the vacuum vessel from direct exposure to the plasma during operation, remove the charged particle and radiated power leaving the plasma, and minimize plasma impurities. The first wall includes the first wall surface tiles, a contoured liner assembly constructed of molded carbon fiber composite (CFC) panels that will ultimately cove the entire interior surface of the vessel, local I&C, and the hardware required for attaching the tiles and support structure to the vacuum vessel. Thermal shields are mounted on the backside of the panels to reduce radiation heat loads to the vacuum vessel and in-vessel components. The liner and tiles shall be capable of being baked to 350°C while maintaining the vessel at 150°C. The first wall elements are positioned on a support structure that has been aligned to the magnetic field. Initial operation of the device will contain ~20% coverage – additional tiles will be added as upgrades. This WBS element consists of the design (conceptual, Title 1, Title 2, and Title 3) and fabrication of the first wall components. At this time no R&D is anticipated for this WBS element.
WBS Element: 111 / WBS Level: 4
WBS Title: / First Wall Panels
Description: / The first wall panels absorb the particle and heat fluxes from the plasma; effect divertor operation for neutral recycling and plasma density control; and protect the Vacuum Vessel (WBS12) and in-vessel hardware form energetic particles and radiation heat fluxes. The first wall panels consist of contoured panels. The extent of coverage of the first wall with these formed panels will be determined by the performance requirements for initial operation. The first wall panels are mounted on the Support Ribs (WBS112). The first wall panels are heated and cooled through thermal contact with the Support Ribs (WVS112). The first wall panels feature a slot to permit passage of neutral particles to the divertor plenum, which is formed by the Divertor Plenum Baffles (WBS114), Support Ribs (WBS112), Vacuum Vessel (WBS12), and first wall panels. Temperature sensors (and any other sensors and local instrumentation) for the first wall panels, if required, would be included under PFC Local I&C (WBS116).
This WBS element consists of the design (Title 1, Title 2, and Title 3); R&D and prototyping (if required); and fabrication of the first wall panels. On-site assembly, installation, and testing are included under Machine Assembly (WBS 7) and Preparation for Operations (WBS9).
WBS Element: : 1.1.2112 / WBS Level: 4
WBS Title: / Divertor BafflesSupport Ribs
Description: / The support ribs provide structural support for the First Wall Panels (WBS111). They also serve as the means by which the first wall panels are heated and cooled (by conduction). In locations where the support ribs see the plasma directly, i.e. are not protected by the first wall panels, protective features may be required. If so, these protective features (local low-Z tiles or coated metal clips) are part of WBS 112. The support ribs are supported by the vacuum vessel (WBS12). Gas heating and cooling for the support ribs is provided by the PFC Heating and Cooling Distribution System (WBS113). Temperature sensors (and any other sensors and local instrumentation) for the support ribs, if required, would be included under PFC Local I&C (WBS116).
This WBS element consists of the design (Title 1, Title 2, and Title 3); R&D and prototyping (if required); and fabrication of the support ribs. On-site assembly, installation, and testing are included under Machine Assembly (WBS 7) and Preparation for Operations (WBS9).The baseline device does not provide for anything specifically for a divertor, although some of the initial complement of first wall panels may provide some diveror and/or baffle functions. Any divertor configurations and hardware will be included as a series of upgrades during the operations phase.
WBS Element: : 1.1.3113 / WBS Level: 4
WBS Title: / NBI ArmorPFC Heating and Cooling Distribution System
Description: / Since only a small portion (~20%) if the interior of the vacuum vessel is covered with tiles for the baseline device, special provision has been provided for the neutral beam armor . This includes a separate set of CFC panels and mounting brackets and any modifications to the support ribs (WBS 1.1.4). Initially, approximately 1042 in2 of NBI armor is included in each of two locations. This WBS element consists of the design (conceptual, Title 1, Title 2, and Title 3) and fabrication of the NBI armor components. At this time no R&D is anticipated for this WBS element.The PFC heating and cooling distribution system connects the support ribs (WBS112) with the vacuum vessel and PFC heating and cooling System (WBS625). Local I&C, if required, would be included under PFC Local I&C (WBS116).
This WBS element consists of the design (Title 1, Title 2, and Title 3); R&D and prototyping (if required); and fabrication of the PFC heating and cooling distribution system. On-site assembly, installation, and testing are included under Machine Assembly (WBS 7) and Preparation for Operations (WBS9).
WBS Element: 1.1.4: 114 / WBS Level: 4
WBS Title: / Support RibsDivertor Plenum Baffles
Description: / The support ribs provide the structure for the first wall panels. All 24 stainless steel ribs, which are traced to provide heating for the carbon liner during bakeout and cooling between shots. The support ribs also serve as thermal isolation members that maintain alignment of the liner during thermal cycling. U-shaped sheet metal clibs protect rib surfaces not covered by graphite panels during initial operation. The plasma facing surfaces of these clips are flame coated with boron carbide or other low-Z material. This WBS element consists of the design (conceptual, Title 1, Title 2, and Title 3) and fabrication of the support rib components. At this time no R&D is anticipated for this WBS element.The divertor plenum baffles block the flow of neutral particles from the divertor plenum back to the plasma. This is accomplished by providing a low conductance seal between the Vacuum Vessel (WBS 12), First Wall Panels (WBS111), and Support Ribs (WBS112). Local I&C, if required, would be included under PFC Local I&C (WBS116).
This WBS element consists of the design (Title 1, Title 2, and Title 3); R&D and prototyping (if required); and fabrication of the divertor plenum baffles. On-site assembly, installation, and testing are included under Machine Assembly (WBS 7) and Preparation for Operations (WBS9).
WBS Element: 1.1.5: 115 / WBS Level: 4
WBS Title: / LimitersDivertor Plenum Pumping System
Description: / The baseline device does not include anything specifically for moveable or fixed limiters. However, the ~20% coverage of first wall panels included in WBS 1.1.1 may provide some fixed limiter functions.The divertor plenum shall be designed to be pumped with a local cryopump (as a future upgrade). This WBS element consists of the design effort to assure that a local cryopump can be accommodated as a future upgrade and includes defining space envelopes within the divertor plenum and support features for a local cryopump. No R&D and prototyping; fabrication; and assembly, installation, and testing is required for WBS 115.
WBS Element: 116 / WBS Level: 4
WBS Title: / PFC Local I&C
Description: / This WBS element provides the local I&C required by other WBS elements included under Plasma facing Components Systems (WBS11). Local I&C requirements will be determined in the design of these other WBS elements. Temperature sensing for the Support Ribs (WBS112) and First Wall Panels (WBS111) will be among the Local I&C requirements.
This WBS element consists of the design (Title 1, Title 2, and Title 3); R&D and prototyping (if required); and fabrication of the divertor plenum baffles. On-site assembly, installation, and testing are included under Machine Assembly (WBS 7) and Preparation for Operations (WBS9).
WBS Element: 1.2: 12 / WBS Level: 3
WBS Title: / Vacuum Vessel and In-Vessel StructuresSystems
Description: / This WBS element consists of all the following:
·  Vacuum Vessel Shell (WBS 1.2.1121);
·  Vacuum Vessel Ports and Extensions (WBS 1.2.2122);
·  Vacuum Vessel/PFC Interfaces (WBS 1.2.3123);
·  Thermal Insulation (WBS 1.2.4124);
·  Vacuum Vessel Heating and Cooling Systems (WBS 1.2.5125);
·  Vacuum Vessel Supports (WBS 1.2.6126); and
·  Vacuum Vessel Local I&C and Sensors (WBS 1.2.7127).
The vacuum vessel provides a vacuum boundary around the plasma chamber suitable for high vacuum conditions; structural support for all internal hardware, including the PFC Support Ribs (WBS112); and cooled substructure; access and support for vacuum Auxiliary Systems (WBS2) and Diagnostics (WBS3)pumping, plasma heating and diagnostics. Included in these elements are the necessary Research and Development (R&D) to support the design effort, all the engineering and physics design efforts starting with the preliminary design phase (Title I) and ending at first plasma, all the necessary Research and Development (R&D) and prototyping to support the design effort, and all vacuum vessel component fabrication and assembly activities, and all system level commissioning and testing. Once Vacuum Vessel (WBS12) components and assemblies have been delivered and accepted at PPPL, subsequent (on-site) assembly, installation, and testing is covered under WBS7 (Machine Assembly) and WBS9 (Preparations for Operation).Vacuum vessel assembly and installation within the Test Cell and integrated systems testing of the vacuum vessel systems are covered in WBS Element 7 (Machine Assembly) and WBS 9 (Preparations for Operations).
WBS Element:: 1.2.1121 / WBS Level: 4
WBS Title: / Vacuum Vessel Shell
Description: / This WBS element consists of the effort to design (conceptual, Title 1, Title 2, and Title 3) and fabricate a vacuum vessel for the NCSX device, including contracts. The vacuum vessel is a complex, three period structure with a geometry that repeats every 120 degrees toroidally. The geometry is also mirrored every 60 degrees so that the top and bottom sections of the first (0 to 60 degree) segment can be flipped over and serve as the corresponding sections of the adjacent (60 to 120 degree) segment. The VV is a single walled shell and is fabricated of approximately 3/8 of an inch Inconel 625. The vessel will be fabricated in three subassemblies that are bolted together, complete with modular coils and ports. It provides the vacuum boundary around the plasma chamber suitable for high vacuum conditions; structural support for all internal hardware; vacuum vessel armor; cooling for the VV and internal elements; access and support for vacuum pumping, plasma heating and diagnostics. Included in this WBS element are sufficient R&D funds to provide for a full scale partial (1/2 field period) vessel, typical port extensions, cooling lines and other features.
WBS Element: 1.2.2122 / WBS Level: 4
WBS Title: / Vacuum Vessel Ports and Extensions
Description: / This WBS element consists of the effort to design (conceptual, Title 1, Title 2, and Title 3) and fabricate the vacuum vessel ports and extensions for the NCSX vacuum vessel, including contracts. The vessel port extensions are needed to transfer the vacuum interface flanges on the ports to an accessible location outside the modular coil structure. Each extension includes the flanges, extension tube with weld prep, and seal/bolting hardware. Several sizes of radial and vertical ports are used to best utilize the limited access between modular coils. The port extensions must be welded onto the three liner sub-assemblies after installation of the modular coils and prior to final assembly. Port stubs are provided on the vessel to permit the modular coils to slip on first, followed by automatic welding of the port extensions from the outside, that is, by a pipe welder inserted down into the port extensions. However, the port extension welding is not included in this WBS element, but is covered in WBS 7. Any necessary R&D is included in WBS 1.2.1121 above.